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Do you like the new DC He-Man Costume?

Some fans/collectors like the new DC Comic He-Man costume, others detest it. How many of you folks like it, hate it, or are ambivalent? With the possibility of DC Comic variants showing up in MOTUC in 2016 and beyond, how much fans like these versions of the characters may determine if they come to us in plastic form.

One of the problems with the new MOTU, is that they are using a lame costume to replace a lame costume. I have a hard time caring about the new costume... when I really didn't like the one they started him in either...

Why they didn't just leave the original like they had on the cover to the 1st issue of the mini... I just don't understand.

Plus, HE-MAN has advantage over those two, whereas his body is a lot closer to being 'indestructible'. There's no need for heavy armor. It would be as silly as putting SUPERMAN in armor....wait a minute...oh yeah.

Eh, I like the design of it, but it's not really He-Man, is it? Needs more fur. Now, if it's just an armour variation taken on for a specific purpose, like the Snake Armour in the MYP show, I have no problem with it. If it's intended to be his permanent costume from now on though... Not on board with that. I'd like it better if it were some other character in some other property.

He-Man at his core is a barbarian. Mattel keeps on trying to change what he is. It's like trying to put armor on Conan or Tarzan.

I get what you're saying, but I have a more expanded envisionment (may or may not be an actual word) of barbarians.

Conan is my definitve barbarian. However, for me he is defined by the 1983 film. That was my introduction to him and in that film he sports various armors. Mostly medium to light armor but metal is worn in at least one scene. He is not restricted to a specific set or class of armor in my mind.

The MMO Age of Conan expands on that, with there being various tiers of armor for the barbarian class.

The preview image of him (He-Man) being "armored up" didn't phase me because of those things. I just figured he was sporting some padding/leather plates and pants. Conan, Valeria, & Subotai all did at some point in the film so it fits in with how I see barbarians.

Perhaps the illustrator has had the same experience I have and is able to envision He-Man in many different ways. I don't know, perhaps someone can ask him/her.

I'm not saying anyone is right or wrong for their definition of barbarian or their vision of He-Man, but perhaps they're not trying to change what he is versus having an pre-existing expanded definition of all that he can be. Like I said, I don't know. It is just a thought.

Totally on board with the Tarzan comparision though. I'd have a challenging time accepting him in armor, mostly because he is solitary and without sewing/tanning/blacksmith skills. Plus he's acrobatic as hell, he needs free access to movement.

I stopped buying them after issue 3 and sold them on ebay cause the new designs, sorry but this is not Masters of the Universe.
And the new armor for He-Man is absolutely terrible for him. Same for Teela and the others.
Glad to see most of the votes are same like my opinion.

I was going to vote "Doesn't matter" - in my own poll no less! But you guys have swayed me to vote "No". The main reason for this is because if the promotion that this is He-Man's permanent suit. I'd accept this version if it were explained away as "Horde Armor He-Man" or 2013 Battle Armor He-Man. I'd TOTALLY accept this as 2013 DC Comic Battle Armor He-Man, but not as "the main suit" - gotta have the iron cross, otherwise it's sacrilege.

Like I said elsewhere! They strip down Teela to be almost naked. Yet cover up He-Man? Will this mean now Adam will be wearing almost nothing? Maybe he'll strip in front of his mother and father like Teela did with Man At Arms!

"I mark the hours every one, Nor have I yet outrun the Sun. My use & value unto you, are gauged by what you have to do."Enscribed onto Hermione Granger's Time Turner from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

He-Man at his core is a barbarian. Mattel keeps on trying to change what he is. It's like trying to put armor on Conan or Tarzan.

I see your point and understand where you are coming from but I disagree, He-Man exists in a world where science and sorcery are intertwined. His closest ally is a master weapon and armor smith, why would someone that is infused with the power and wisdom of the ages not look at his buddy MAA or Extendar or any of the villians and think, "he's got a butt-load of armor but I'm good in this furry underwear"?

My favorite HM costume/variant/power-up is Snake Armor, I just think that HM would take every advantage available to him.

Really it's fine. It is what it is, and it doesnt hurt anything. Better than NA look. I just like the comic, the story, and where it's going. I cant wait to read more, and people do change clothes from time to time, so I can deal with it.

Plus he's been pretty static for a long time now, and I'll take it for now. I wouldnt mind seeing Barbarian looking He Man come back at some time. He is best as a big beefy nearly nekkid guy, cause that's his trope.

But It would be nice if it had a nice explination. I dont need alot to be convinced because like I said, it's normal to have more than one outfit. I have absolutely no problem with changing clothes.

Specifically I think it's a great design. I just wouldnt want to see it replace something more similar to the original design, for all time. But is it cool? Will it work as an alternate look? Heck yes.

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I will say I do think it looks too much (from the one shot i've seen) like Adam in battle gear, and I want it to Be HE MAN, not Prince Adam in battle gear. Remains to be seen.

As far as it goes, it's a really nice Adam in Battle Gear, heheh. But I hope he's very obviously adult beefy he man.